2008 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 189 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |